Is catalogue value all a big con? Does the hobby have a future? What's the best way to sell my stamps? These are just three of many topics covered in this new, exciting and much needed guide to stamp collecting in the modern age. Brought to you by the Torbay Stamp Centre, it is also full of tips of the trade, with advice on buying, selling, treasure hunting, and topics such as investment, condition, and restoration of stamps. Fake Palm trees, Philatelic bio-hazards, Shakespeare's Hamlet and internet dragons are also included. If you are interested in stamp collecting and have an open mind, it's simply a must read.